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- Kenickie
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That was definitely a gap! I'd be well pissed off if I was Lopez.
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Bernal's withdrawn. I'm not surprised, he looked injured. And if he isn't he's getting such an embarrassing spanking.
- Kenickie
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Yes, he really looked down in the interview yesterday. I guess there's no point in ploughing on.
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He came in with the sprinters yesterday!
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2 HC climbs today and the peloton are only at the foot of the first one - already many of them have unzipped their tops. This is my measure of how hard it is. The BBC says that the second big climb is “basically a bike path” which might be a bit difficult for the support caravan.
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I have been to Méribel but not higher up the mountain than the town, and even that in the car felt like driving up a precipitous slope. Anyone who can cycle up it is Superman/Woman in my book!
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Wow that's impressive to do it, Beatrix!
I like Lopez so I'm pleased for him. I don't think I've ever noticed what he's like at time trialling though.
I agree it's been a good race. I think last year was frustrating for a few reasons (stages cut short) but this has turned out really well.
I like Lopez so I'm pleased for him. I don't think I've ever noticed what he's like at time trialling though.
I agree it's been a good race. I think last year was frustrating for a few reasons (stages cut short) but this has turned out really well.
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Great stage today, really enjoyed watching Carapaz and Kwiatkovski win.
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Yes it was really sweet.
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Oh. My. God.
- rosy
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What an amazing stage!
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Sometimes the time trials can be a little bit dull, but not today!
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It was stunning. I wanted to cry for Roglic at the end. Delighted for Porte though, comfortably 3rd in the end
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That was unbelievable! Great for Ritchie, amazing from Pogacar. But yes, felt very bad for Roglic.
Watching the build up to the stage in the highlights programme I thought it was going to be pretty dull - wrong!!
Watching the build up to the stage in the highlights programme I thought it was going to be pretty dull - wrong!!
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Its not just losing but knowing its the sort of spectacular loss people will be talking about for years. I really feel for him.
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I feel for Roglic but what a completely incredible win! Three jerseys!
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Hands down i reckon this is the best Tour I've watched (since about 2013, so not really a lifetime )
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Oh. :(
Well, it didn't work too well for them!
So pleased for Sam. A really satisfying ending to a great tour.
Well, it didn't work too well for them!
So pleased for Sam. A really satisfying ending to a great tour.
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